"Hanoi is a culinary paradise with famous delicacies and unique dining experiences," it said.

A meal with basic northern Vietnamese dishes is served at Tam Vi Restaurant in Hanoi.

In June three restaurants in the Vietnamese capital, Gia, Hibana by Koki and Tam were awarded a one-star rating by French food guide Michelin, boosting its reputation on the global food map.

Hibana by Koki at the Capella Hotel serves Japanese food with ingredients flown in twice a week from that country, Gia and Tam Vi serve northern Vietnamese cuisines.

The other four destinations in the list are Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, and Kaohsiung.

In addition to readers’ votes, factors such as fame as a destination, easy access for international tourists and rich cuisine and culture were also considered in compiling the list.

Top 8 soup-based dishes in northern Vietnam

Food magazine TasteAtlas recommends eight soup-based dishes from the northern provinces of Vietnam, from Lang Son's sour pho, Hanoi's snail vermicelli, to Hai Phong's crab noodle soup. The dishes were chosen based on their status as local specialties or renowned dishes within a specific province or city. They have been appraised by culinary experts and are known for their fine flavors, deliciousness affordability. 

Four Vietnamese dishes named “Best food in the world” by CNN

CNN has recently released a list of the world’s best food, encouraging visitors to try when they have the opportunity to travel in 2022. The following are the Vietnamese selections.

Vietnam's Broken rice and Square Sticky Rice Cake: best rated rice dishes in the world

World Food Atlas (TasteAtlas) has announced 100 best rated rice dishes in the world, including two Vietnamese representatives, 'Com Tam' (Broken Rice) and 'Banh Chung' (Square Sticky Rice Cake).

Grilled cassava cake: A tasty dish of mountaineers

Cassava has long been popular among the Vietnamese, especially mountaineers, who know how to make a number of tasty and delicious dishes with it, including grilled cassava cake.

Festival showcases over 350 distinctive dishes and drinks from across Vietnam

The Food and Culture Festival 2023 opened at Van Thanh Tourist Village in Ho Chi Minh City on April 20 by the Saigontourist Group, displaying over 350 dishes and drinks from across three regions of Vietnam.

Source: VnExpress